{"product_id":"9788497911085","title":"Trades Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManual of Trades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eManual of Trades\u003c\/i\u003e, JOSEP MIQUEL SERVI· presents an ingenious collection of short poems that portray, with humor and irony, over fifty contemporary professions. Accompanied by illustrations by Pau Bassolí, the book offers a caustic yet tender look at the world of work, combining poetry with drawing in an original and fun format. Ideal for those looking for a light, intelligent read full of nuances about the trades that surround us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work collects a series of poems that were broadcast on the program \u003ci\u003eEl Suplement\u003c\/i\u003e on Catalunya Ràdio. Each poem focuses on a different profession, from the most traditional to the most modern, and approaches them with a humorous tone that oscillates between subtle criticism and tenderness. The book is the result of the collaboration between the author and the illustrator Pau Bassolí, whom Servi· discovered through local publications. Bassolí's illustrations, with their quality and stylistic variety, complement the texts and enrich the reading, creating a dialogue between word and image that makes each page a small work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumorous and poetic portrait of current professions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLight social criticism and ironic observation of the working world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic collaboration between poetry and illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of trades and their cultural representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in short and accessible poetry with a touch of intelligent humor. It is also perfect for those who enjoy illustrated works and collaborations between artistic disciplines. Recommended both for lovers of Catalan literature and for those looking for an original and entertaining read about the world of trades, with no prior knowledge required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh and fun vision of professions, which invites reflection with a smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience enriched by the illustrations of Pau Bassolí, which add visual depth to the poems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of short texts, ideal for quick reading and for moments of pause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of an author who combines poetry, humor, and current events in an original way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JOSEP MIQUEL SERVI·\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Office and workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Out of collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 211 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManual of Trades\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique proposal that combines poetry, humor, and illustration in an accessible format. The work stands out for its ability to portray daily work life with a critical yet friendly gaze, and for the artistic quality of the collaboration. Despite its brevity, it offers a rich and entertaining read, ideal for anyone looking for a different book that stimulates both the imagination and reflection. A recommended option for collectors of illustrated poetry or for those who want to give an original work as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405096444251,"sku":"9788497911085","price":11.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791108.jpg?v=1781823345","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788497911085","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}